Episodes

  • Inside Sources Full Show October 31st, 2024: Phelim Kine, Olga Khazan, Anne Applebaum, and More!

    Inside Sources Full Show October 31st, 2024: Phelim Kine, Olga Khazan, Anne Applebaum, and More!
    Oct 31 2024

    Join Boyd Matheson in digging into this Thursday’s headline! Phelim Kine shares about the recent prisoner exchange that the U.S. negotiated in with Beijing and the quiet manner it was done in. Olga Khazan shares about the “political ostriches” and the new strategy people are taking in engaging with politics. See how the democratic world can battle autocracy today with Anne Applebaum and More!
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    56 mins
  • Stay Productive, Not Just Busy

    Stay Productive, Not Just Busy
    Oct 31 2024

    Daily rituals and practices shape not just our personal lives, but fundamentally define how we operate our businesses and campaigns. While we often take pride in staying busy and checking off tasks, this constant motion can create an illusion of progress that actually hinders our growth. The most successful leaders understand that true progress comes from aligning our daily actions with our core vision, not from the sheer volume of completed tasks. By examining our routines through this lens, we can distinguish between productive habits that drive us forward and those that merely keep us occupied.
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    7 mins
  • Anne Applebaum: The Fight Between Democracy and Autocracy Continues

    Anne Applebaum: The Fight Between Democracy and Autocracy Continues
    Oct 31 2024
    History has a way of echoing through time, as demonstrated by the parallels between Soviet-era tactics and modern Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine. It serves as a stark reminder that the past is not merely a collection of dusty archives but a living blueprint for those who wish to repeat it. The battle between democracy and autocracy continues to shape our world, with the same patterns of oppression, resistance, and moral choices confronting each new generation. Anne Applebaum from The Atlantic shares that, right now, the democratic world faces a fundamental choice between genuine peace through the defense of freedom and false peace through acquiescence to aggression.
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    13 mins
  • Stephen Heifetz: The Fight Over the Future of U.S. Steel

    Stephen Heifetz: The Fight Over the Future of U.S. Steel
    Oct 31 2024
    In the complex landscape of global commerce, the proposed acquisition of the U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel has become a sign of broader geopolitical tensions. Stephen Heifetz from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati dives into what was once a straightforward international business transaction that has now transformed into a high-stakes political chess match, revealing the increasingly fluid boundaries between economic opportunity and national security. At its core, this controversy illuminates how national security has evolved from a clearly defined concept to a politically malleable instrument used for personal gain.
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    11 mins
  • Olga Khazan: Engaging with Politically Disengaged Americans

    Olga Khazan: Engaging with Politically Disengaged Americans
    Oct 31 2024
    In an era of unprecedented access to political information, a fascinating phenomenon has emerged: the political ostrich, who deliberately avoids campaign coverage until the final moments before casting their vote. Olga Khazan from The Atlantic points out that this conscious disengagement represents not apathy, but rather a strategic response to the overwhelming nature of modern political media consumption. These Americans have developed their own unique approach to civic duty, choosing to preserve their mental well-being while still participating in democracy.
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    10 mins
  • A Warning Against Leader-Centric Political Parties

    A Warning Against Leader-Centric Political Parties
    Oct 31 2024
    The complex relationship between traditional conservatism and contemporary American politics has reached a critical inflection point in the 2024 election. While many Republicans view supporting Kamala Harris as an act of political apostasy, this perspective overlooks her moderate career record, as well as her recent shift toward moderate policy positions. The more pressing consideration for conservatives, however, lies not in Harris's policies but in the fundamental threat that Donald Trump poses to conservative principles and American democracy. The choice between Harris and Trump represents not just a political decision, but a moral crossroads for those who seek to preserve traditional conservative values and democratic institutions.
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    9 mins
  • Phelim Kine: U.S. Citizen Released in Quiet Prisoner Exchange with Beijing

    Phelim Kine: U.S. Citizen Released in Quiet Prisoner Exchange with Beijing
    Oct 31 2024
    In a significant but quietly executed diplomatic breakthrough, the Biden administration successfully negotiated the release of David Lin, a U.S. citizen who spent 16 years in Chinese custody, through a rare prisoner exchange. Phelim Kine from POLITICO reports that while the administration has been vocal about similar exchanges with Russia, this negotiation was handled with remarkable discretion, reflecting both Beijing's preference for diplomatic secrecy and ongoing efforts to secure the release of other detained Americans. The successful exchange offers a glimmer of hope for families of other U.S. citizens currently detained in China, even as it raises questions about the broader implications of prisoner swap diplomacy.
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    12 mins
  • Inside Sources Full Show October 30th, 2024: Rusty Cannon and Taylor Morgan Guest Host!

    Inside Sources Full Show October 30th, 2024: Rusty Cannon and Taylor Morgan Guest Host!
    Oct 30 2024

    Join our guest hosts, Rusty Cannon and Taylor Morgan, in digging into the national and local news! Rusty and Taylor discuss the state of the presidential election, Utah's mail-in voting, and the Washington Post's decision to not endorse a candidate. Dr. Joe Jarvis joins to discuss the healthcare crisis facing America. Brian Entin from NewsNation shares about his experience crossing state lines and what he is seeing in voter behavior and More!
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    1 hr and 13 mins